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General Information

Barleria cristata is an erect, branched evergreen shrub growing 1 - 3 metres tall[, ].
The plant is widely grown as an ornamental, particularly as a flowering hedge plant[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern China, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam

Habitat

Waste places and along the sides of roads[].

Properties

Weed Potential	Yes
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	1.50 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Requires at least a moderate amount of sun if it is to flower freely[]. Prefers a position in full sun or partial shade and a fertile, moist but well-drained soil[]
The plant is widely cultivated as an ornamental in the tropics and sometimes escapes from cultivation. It has been recorded as becoming invasive in some areas[].
The plant needs to be trimmed occasionally in order to promote bushy growth[]. It responds very well to trimming and can be used in topiary[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The bitter juice of the leaves or roots is antibacterial, diaphoretic and expectorant[, ]. It is used in the treatment of serious catarrhal infections[, ].
An infusion of the roots and leaves is applied to boils and sores to reduce swellings[, ].

The seeds are used as an antidote for snake bites[].

Tests have shown that a methanol extract of the leaves possesses significant anti-inflammatory activity[].

Agroforestry Uses:

The plant responds well to trimming and is often grown as an ornamental hedge[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -
Easily propagated from cuttings planted directly in the ground[]..

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